It was useless for Narcis to cry, and the army of 100,000 was wiped out in an instant. He was able to escape from the battlefield. Returning to Eastern Rome, waiting for him will also be the thunderous wrath of Basil II. Even Basil II spared his life for the sake of his years of hard work and his famous background. But he doesn't want to step into officialdom again in his life. Power, status, and glory will now be gone from him. The plans for revenge he had envisioned would never come true. He, Narsis, will be a wretched creature that everyone can step on and insult with all his might—which is far more cruel than death.

However, in any case, whether he wanted it or not, Narsis managed to escape under the coercion of his guards.

On top of the battlefield, the Eastern Roman army completely collapsed. Tens of thousands of troops rushed to the poise. Like a pitiful, slaughtered prey by the coalition forces. Whether it is the Eastern Roman soldiers, the equipment that is much better than the average soldier, or the ransom they represent, is what the allied soldiers are pursuing. In comparison, those barbarian mercenaries were a little more bitter. Because the allied soldiers knew that the Eastern Roman Empire would never give a ransom for a group of barbarians. Therefore, these mercenaries of the Song Barbarians are usually used to vent their desire to kill.

The soldiers pursued, and everyone, nobles and commoners, was extremely excited, as if all the physical strength lost after a day of fierce fighting had suddenly returned. All the while, he ran as fast as he could, picking up the armor and baggage that the Romans had lost. Capture the Romans who have lost their arms. Of course, there were also Roman soldiers who fell into despair and became delirious, or simply did not want to be captured, and would resist with all their might after being pounced on or overtaken. And at such times, the coalition soldiers will let him go - not to let him go, but to let him go to heaven sooner. Don't continue to suffer in this life......

That's it. The coalition forces chased the dead and chased the north, and they had no intention of stopping at all. But eventually, they stopped. It's not because of physical exhaustion or lack of interest, but because there is an obstacle in front of them.

Originally, the semi-permanent buildings that Narcis had built improvised before this time, the vast outer fortress of Naples, made of wood and stone.

Narcisse was relieved when he had fled here. I know that I can't die next, so since I can't die, let's try to live. The city of Naples is high and deep, and the grain and grass can support it for half a year. The west side is close to the coast, allowing for a steady stream of supplies and reinforcements to be transported by sea. I can't attack it for a while.

Unless......

Thinking of this, Narcisse broke out in a cold sweat. Immediately ran towards the city wall. He took three steps and ran to the top of the wall. I saw only a large number of human heads below, and closer were our own soldiers, and farther away were the wolf-like heretical barbarians.

"Close the gates!!" Narsis saw at once. If this continues, his fears are likely to become a reality. It is likely that the Catholic coalition will chase after the rout. The frightened Roman army would never be their opponent. Then there really is no way back.

"But there are brothers down there who haven't come in, General!" shouted one of the lieutenants next to Narsis, who didn't know where the helmets had gone, "they will be killed by the barbarians!"

"No—if you don't close the gates, it's really over! You idiot! The barbarians want a ransom! They won't kill them easily. At most, a little suffering. And if the gates are not closed in time, and the barbarians rush in, then the whole city of Naples will be slaughtered and sacked by them!"

The adjutant was stunned for a moment, and knew in his heart that what Narsis said made sense. So without any further hesitation, he ran down from the city wall to carry out the order.

"Don't be stunned! Quick! Organize the soldiers as much as possible to defend the city wall! The other party will definitely not retreat so willingly. Instead, they will take advantage of the situation to attack the city!" Narcisse calmed down completely. He also gave orders to the other guards, adjutants, and heralds who were following him. Then he turned around and snatched a javelin from a light infantryman. Aiming at a nobleman who was at the front, dressed in ornate overalls and chain mail, he threw it over. Hit the target and kill him. ,

"Hahaha...... It's not over yet, you damned barbarians!" roared Narsis. Then he grabbed a javelin.

At this moment, the lieutenant of Narcissus ran down the city wall and called a group of Roman soldiers to close the gates.

"What?!We still have quite a few brothers who didn't come in!How can you be so cruel?!" A man who had been cut off from an axe on his arm, whose flesh was turned out, had just been burned by the so-called "doctor" with a red-hot soldering iron, and the guy who had stopped the bleeding lay on the ground and snorted—but his eyes widened when he heard the adjutant's words. Then he shouted. The voice was loud as if nothing was happening.

"That's right! You can't give such an order!" the other Roman soldiers were encouraged by him. Resisted loudly together.

"Are you going to disobey orders?!!This is General Narsis's order!" the adjutant was in a depressed mood. I don't want to explain too much like those guys. He brought out General Narciss. And under normal circumstances, when things get to this point, those soldiers will obey orders even if they are reluctant in their hearts. But......

The wounded soldier's tone was extremely sad and indignant: "Isn't it enough that he has lost the battle, and killed so many robes?!, does he want to kill us all?!, does he take advantage of the enemy, and wants to be a traitor to the Roman Empire?!" the wounded soldier cried out.

"That's right, that coward, dead eunuch, traitor of Rome!!," the wounded soldier scolded angrily. At the same time, several soldiers around echoed his words.

"That's right! Go to him and settle the score! Ask him to explain! Otherwise, we won't carry out the order!!"

"Let's go, let's go and ask him for an explanation!"

Blindly agitated, the soldiers, overwhelmed by the rage, brandished their swords, spears, or fists, and rushed towards the city wall carrying the wounded soldier on improvised stretchers. At this moment, it was too late for the adjutant to explain again. The angry soldiers didn't even listen to anything he said, and just pushed him away and ignored him.

The soldiers rushed in the direction of the city walls, shouting bad things about Narciss. In particular, the old soldier lying on the stretcher, waving his intact arm, shouted: "In Asia Minor, in the Crimea, in Syria, in the Balkans - I have fought countless battles! I have shed countless blood for Rome! I have served under many generals." He even directly received the command of His Majesty the Emperor. But I have never seen a coward as vile and shameless as Narciss, who will destroy the empire sooner or later if they don't get rid of them!"

In this way, more and more people gathered, more and more...... At first, Narcisse thought it was a group of soldiers who had come to garrison the walls on his orders. But as they get closer and closer. It was only then that Narsis realized that something was wrong.

Mutiny.

Damn it, it's at a time like this- the enemy from outside is about to come in! What the hell do you idiots think?!

Although Narsis would love to say so. But he also knew that the atmosphere of this group of guys was like a small, closed room full of natural gas. The slightest flame can cause a violent explosion. Therefore, it must be steady. Let those guys stabilize first. That's it.

"Whatever the hell is going on - look at it. Is this the time to say such a thing?!" Narcissus pointed out of the city, torturing the coalition of fleeing Roman soldiers, and then continued: "I understand! I'm the same! I know, as the commander of this army. My responsibility is great - but now is not the time for infighting! We must unite, unite! Romans! Listen to my orders! Even if it's for the last time. The barbarians captured the Roman soldiers and wanted a ransom. The captives will be fine! I guarantee that I, Narsis, will not be able to pay this ransom even if the Empire's finances are tight. I will also take responsibility for it personally!Even if I scatter all my wealth, I will redeem these soldiers!",

Narciss's words made the Roman soldiers feel a little embarrassed. Just when Narsis wanted to take advantage of the victory to pursue and put an end to this attempted mutiny as soon as possible. But among the soldiers, the old soldier lying on the stretcher shouted again: "General, what you said is indeed reasonable, but there is a soldier here who still has a question and wants to ask you." I don't know, can I?"

"Please as soon as possible. Narsis watched as several Roman soldiers squeezed out of the crowd carrying a veteran who looked to be in his forties and whose right hand was almost crippled. He nodded and said.

In this way, the old soldier, who was out of breath and looked like he was about to die, was carried to Narciss. Narsis' guards watched warily at the soldiers who were carrying him closer. Eventually, however, the soldiers dropped their stretchers and left. The guards breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at the pale and frightening. And the veteran who was almost in a coma of his sanity. The spirit is more relaxed.

The veteran opened his mouth and slurred a few syllables. Narcissus frowned when he didn't understand. Lean over. I thought to myself: Since this guy is in such a state, then stay for a while and don't care what he says. I told the others that he wanted the soldiers to obey the orders and fight the enemy.

While thinking so, Narsis continued to bend down as he pretended: "Please be louder. This approached the veteran.

Then he finally heard what the soldier had to say: "Greetings to His Majesty, King Egil, Great General. ”

(To be continued.) [